Along Cedar street in downtown Camas you will find a new shop that has this small town talking…
Cookies and Candy
Valentine Meringue Heart Cookies
A few chocolate chips and a handful of chopped almonds give luscious flavor to these heart-shaped Meringue Cookies. Drizzled with chocolate, or adorned with a few Chocolate Filigree Hearts, these cookies make a pretty Valentine treat or a thoughtful gift to celebrate a special occasion. A Favorite Cookie for Valentine’s […]
Sweet Expressions of Love – Fortune Cookies
A personalized fortune folded inside a freshly baked circle of sweet dough makes these homemade Fortune Cookies the perfect punctuation to conclude a romantic dinner. They might also serve as a thoughtful token, a heartfelt expression or simply a sweet surprise.
Favorite Cranberry Pecan Cookies – Three Ways
No matter which version you bake, the best part of making Cranberry Pecan Cookies is how surprisingly wonderful they taste! Fresh cranberries give these cookies a bright tartness that is a welcome contrast to the spicy richness of other treats on my holiday cookie plate.
Pfefferneusse (Peppernuts)
Easy to make, wonderfully fragrant and delicious, these are now a holiday favorite at our house. To make these little Peppernuts I doubled the quantity of ground spices in the original recipe and added some clear sugar crystals for sparkle and crunch. Try these little bite-sized cookies to enjoy the flavor and fragrance of the season.
Easter Teacakes
My husband has always loved Russian Teacakes. When we were first married it was one of the few recipes he specifically asked me to make for him. It was a cookie he remembered from his childhood. I wasn’t familiar with them. It was not a cookie that was part of […]
Pecan Pie Bites
I really like Pecan Pie. It is one of my all time favorites. It is usually over the top sweet but, in small doses, it speaks of warm southern tradition like no other dessert can hope to…
Golden Treasure Cookies
Easy to make, using only four ingredients, these coin-shaped cookies are surprisingly delicious. The taste reminds me of Tagalongs, those yummy chocolate covered peanut butter Girl Scout Cookies. The difference is that Golden Treasure Cookies are coated with butterscotch instead of chocolate. Both sweet and salty, these special treats satisfy with golden peanut butter goodness.
Blistering Peanut Brittle
While I am waiting in my warm kitchen, counting my blessings, I hear my husband echo the weatherman, “Four more inches possible? Ahhhhhhhh!” It isn’t a pleasant exclamation…
Kentucky Bourbon Balls
This recipe is just what I was looking for: butter soft, sweet and creamy with a distinct bourbon bite. Enrobed in dark chocolate and topped with a fresh pecan half these Kentucky Bourbon Balls offer a memorable taste of home.
Gingerbread Biscotti
A rich blend of candied ginger and holiday spices adds a lingering warmth to the robust flavor of these delicious cookies. Sweetened with molasses and brown sugar, studded with nuts and drizzled with white chocolate, Gingerbread Biscotti pair well with a warm cup of coffee. They also hold up well to dipping, if you dare.
Beat the Heat Pralines
When I think of heat nothing stands out in my mind like Texas. In fact I’m pretty sure Dallas was where I learned the definition of hot…